Betnovate Scalp Application

What is Betnovate Scalp Application?

Betnovate Scalp Application belongs to a group of medicines called topical corticosteroids also known as topical steroids. It is a treatment for skin conditions like atopic eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis which is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp.

You can only buy Betnovate Scalp Application on prescription.

What is Betnovate Scalp Application used to treat?

Betnovate is a treatment for itchy and uncomfortable scalp conditions, such as atopic eczema and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

This is a strong steroid medication, meaning that it is used in the short-term to effectively and quickly relieve the redness, itching and irritation associated with scalp conditions.

Why is Betnovate Scalp Application recommended for eczema and dermatitis?

Betnovate's active ingredient is able to effectively relieve irritation and redness associated with a number of scalp conditions. 

Providing fast-acting relief, you are able to carry on with your life as usual, free from discomfort and irritation.

How does Betnovate Scalp Application work?

Betnovate contains the active ingredient betamethasone valerate, which is a corticosteroid medicine.

Betnovate Scalp Application is absorbed through the skin and works to block the inflammatory chemicals that cause eczema symptoms from being released. You may be given a prescription to use this medicine after trying weaker treatments that have not improved your symptoms; betamethasone valerate is a potent corticosteroid, meaning it is a strong medicine.

Who can use Betnovate Scalp Application?

Do not use Betnovate if:

• You are allergic to betamethasone valerate or any of the other ingredients in this product (please see the Ingredients tab for full details)
• You have a skin infection on the scalp

Betnovate must not be used on children under 1 year old.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if:

• You are applying it to a large surface area
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have psoriasis (your doctor will need to see you frequently)
• You have ever had an allergic reaction to a steroid medicine
• You need to apply the liquid to the folds of the skin or broken skin
• You are applying the liquid under an airtight dressing
• You are applying the liquid to children or thin skin (children's skin is thinner, so may absorb larger amounts)

Speak to your doctor if you are not sure whether or not Betnovate is suitable for you.

This list is not exhaustive. Please refer to the patient information leaflet for a full list of precautions.

Can you buy Betnovate Scalp Application over the counter?

No, Betnovate Scalp Application is not available to buy over the counter. You will need to be prescribed this medicine by your doctor.

Can you buy Betnovate Scalp Application online in the UK?

This is a prescription-only medicine (POM), but you can buy Betnovate from Medicine Direct after completing a simple online consultation with one of our registered doctors. This is to make sure that this medication is suitable for you.

Next day delivery is available if you order by 2pm.

Medicine Direct is a fully regulated UK pharmacy. For your own safety, you should not order any type of medicine online from anywhere other than pharmacies that are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Betnovate alternatives

While skin problems like eczema and dermatitis can be hard to keep under control, a wide range of medicines are available to treat them.

At Medicine Direct, we also stock Betacap Scalp Application, which also contains betamethasone valerate. 

Other scalp treatments include Elocon Scalp Lotion which is also used to treat a dry, itchy and inflamed scalp caused by eczema and dermatitis.

Non-prescription medicines like Balneum Cream can also be purchased.